Elastomers

The materials are currently available as highly loaded functionalised nanomaterial dispersions in process oils and offer enhanced mechanical, physical, electrical, and thermal properties of elastomer compoundsRead more

Shrinky Dinks undergo their dramatic transformation because they are shape-memory polymers, as the manufacturers pre-stretch the sheets of polystyrene so that when heated above a certain temperature, they shrink back to their former sizeRead more

Dow Corning has launched new, advanced bio-medical grade Liquid Silicone Rubbers (LSRs) that it says will help OEMs, fabricators and designers take advantage of the growing opportunities in the medical device industry.Read more

UK-based provider of testing equipment, James Heal, has launched a new elastomeric abrasion tester that it says offers higher efficiency in cost and time in comparison to rotary drum (ISO) abrasion testers.Read more

The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) has recently published a roadmap spanning 2015-2020 that looks at elastomers and rubber. Here, Dr Sally Beken looks at the potential of the materials in numerous applications.Read more

Here, Dr Sally Beken, an elastomers specialist at the Materials KTN, writes for BP&R on how UK companies working with elastomers can find out more about cross-sector innovation opportunities, training, research collaboration and access to funding.Read more